IX. Edinburgh and Leith. Corporations Gas Order [1908] UKHL 1006 (23 July 1908)

IX. Edinburgh and Leith. Corporations Gas Order [1908] UKHL 1006 (23 July 1908)

The Commission found the preamble proved, allowing the reduction in candle power subject to additional daily tests at specified municipal locations, thereby balancing efficiency with consumer protection.

Citation
[1908] UKHL 1006
Parties
Promoter: Edinburgh and Leith Gas Commissioners; Objector: Corporation of Edinburgh
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 July 1908
Procedural Posture
Order Promotion and Objection / Final Determination After Evidence and Adjustment of Clauses
Outcome
Order granted with modifications
Legal Topics
Gas Supply Regulation, Statutory Powers, Testing Standards, Consumer Protection
Administrative Law Public Utilities Law Gas Supply Regulation Statutory Powers Testing Standards Consumer Protection

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Parties

Edinburgh and Leith Gas Commissioners

Promoter

Corporation of Edinburgh

Objector

Procedural Posture

Order Promotion and Objection / Final Determination After Evidence and Adjustment of Clauses

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to reduce the statutory minimum candle power of gas supplied
  2. 2 Whether to change the location and method of official gas testing
  3. 3 Whether to alter the standard testing burner

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission found the preamble proved, allowing the reduction in candle power subject to additional daily tests at specified municipal locations, thereby balancing efficiency with consumer protection.

Court Disposition

Order granted with modifications

Orders

  • Extension of time for works completion granted
  • Power to borrow money to redeem annuities granted